N.J. mayor acquitted in MRI kickback scheme
Roque had been charged with accepting more than $200,000 in kickbacks for making more than 2,000 referrals to an MRI lab HACKENSACK -- Dr. Felix Roque, a physician and mayor of West New York, was...
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Woman stole $75K in fake check scheme, officials say
A Kearny women created fake checks from her former employer and then made them payable to herself. Alyssa ElphickBCPO HACKENSACK -- A Kearny woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly stealing...
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Woman in theft ring stole identities, impersonated victims, cops say
A Florida woman was found with nine wigs in her hotel room, all part of scheme to dress up as victims, police said. Brittany EzellMahwah Police Department MAHWAH -- A Florida woman arrested Monday at...
View ArticleNew Milford settles lawsuit, allowing 14-acre development
The decision divided the borough. NEW MILFORD -- The borough council voted Wednesday to settle a court battle with a developer and allow the construction of a shopping center on a 14-acre lot. The...
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Vintage photos of celebrating Christmas in N.J.
It seems that these days Christmas traditions are starting before we even purchase Halloween candy. The Christmas season seams to start earlier and earlier every year. By "starts," I mean retailers...
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Shooter who claimed self-defense found guilty of murder
Michael A. Sampson of Garfield was found guilty of murder in the death of Hector "Titoi" Zabala of Fairview. HACKENSACK - A Garfield man who said he was trying to protect his wife when he shot a man...
View ArticleThe 13 most bizarre New Jersey crimes in 2016
New Jersey saw its share of bizarre police reports this year.
View ArticleOverturned truck prompts Route 4 lane closures in Paramus
The ramp from Route 17 south to Route 4 west was closed Thursday until further notice, cops said. PARAMUS - Route 4 westbound lanes at Route 17 were closed Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer...
View ArticleEight-story luxury spa and hotel opening next month in Edgewater
The 250,000-square-foot spa will also feature 32 hotel rooms. EDGEWATER -- A new spa resort is set to open on River Road next month. SoJo Spa Club, an 250,000-square-foot eight-story spa and hotel...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: The NJ.com Top 20, Dec. 22
One team falls out in the first regular-season edition of the Top 20
View ArticleFeds agree to release new Bridgegate trial documents
U.S. Attorney's office agrees with a news media request that some material related to the criminal trial can be released, but says other documents, including the names of the unindicted...
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Delivery driver charged in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian
The victim, who was unidentified, was walking his dog on Madison Avenue near Van Horn Street at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday when he was struck by a Toyota Prius, according to NorthJersey.com. DEMAREST --...
View ArticleCounty begins considering candidates to oversee hospital
Legislators approved, and Gov. Christie signed into law, the ability to create an oversight group for the county hospital. PARAMUS -- County officials approved the creation of a new authority to...
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Cuomo bill threatens Port Authority independence, N.J. lawmakers say
A bill would give New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo power to appoint and fire Port Authority commissioners at will after several from New York questioned some projects. Watch video Another bi-state war at...
View ArticleQUIZ: How well do you know Santa Claus?
He's been to your place dozens of times, but have you ever taken the time to really get to know Santa Claus? Time to check your Santa Claus IQ. These days, it seems that you can't have a Christmas...
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Rescued stray has distinctive markings
RIVER EDGE -- Alexa Rose is a 3-year-old domestic shorthair in the care of Chance at Life Cat Rescue. Rescued as a stray, she has distinctive patterns on her coat that volunteers refer to as "Holstein...
View ArticleHackensack DPW supervisors violated racketeering laws, suit claims
The suit accuses Superintendent Jesse D'Amore and Assistant Superintendent Anthony Seidita of violating state and federal racketeering laws. HACKENSACK - Two Department of Public Works employees have...
View ArticleInfant near death after being dropped by babysitter
Reece Modzelewski suffered a head injury while in a babysitter's home in Saddle Brook. SADDLE BROOK - An infant boy suffered a life-threatening head injury after apparently being dropped on the floor...
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Man wanted for attempted Ocean County burglary
Police say Ronald Huegel, 23, of Beachwood, attempted to burglarize a Manchester Township home early Thursday morning. MANCHESTER - An Ocean County man is wanted and a Bergen County teen is in jail...
View ArticleConstruction stalled again at American Dream, report says
Construction will resume after the New Year, a report says EAST RUTHERFORD -- Construction on the multi-billion dollar American Dream Mall has stalled again, according to a report. Developer...
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